13 January 2020 DMART delivered another strong quarter in a consumption slowdown context, albeit with an inline but a decelerating revenue growth print. High capex and moderating revenue growth could crimp return ratios and compress the stretched valuation multiples. DMARTs standalone 3QFY20 revenue/EBITDA/PAT grew 24%/26%/55% YoY to INR67.5b/INR5.7b/INR4b (pre IND-AS 116 basis). Footprint addition was a healthy 9% YoY in 3QFY20; the company added 7 stores/0.47m sqft to reach a total of 196 stores/6.97m sqft area. 9MFY20 saw addition of 20 stores (v/s est. Revenue growth came in at 24% each for 3QFY20/9MFY20, but has slowed considerably compared to 33% each in the corresponding period. For 9MFY20, our same store sales growth (SSSG) estimate was in low double- digit (v/s 18% in FY19). Gross profit was up 26% YoY at INR10.